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Old 3rd Mar 2008, 06:47
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Default PSU Wattage?

Ok so I'm going to get a new PSU as my machine has a strange hanging issue and I'm 99% the PSU is causing it.

I just have no idea what wattage I need, my PC spec is in my sig.

Cheers guys!
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Old 3rd Mar 2008, 06:59
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Default PSU Wattage?

I would go with anything above 600w, but make sure it is from a good name brand, like Enermax or BFG
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Old 3rd Mar 2008, 08:10
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Default PSU Wattage?

Who do you work out what wattage you need social?


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Old 3rd Mar 2008, 08:43
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I just judge by looking at it really, No real system just what I think it should be!
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Old 3rd Mar 2008, 08:46
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Default PSU Wattage?

hi you can use this Power Supply Calculator although its american
or this ASUSTeK to see how much you use but i think this ones a bit low but it is the min u want
but use both see what think
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Old 3rd Mar 2008, 08:53
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Thanks guys.
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Old 3rd Mar 2008, 09:45
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Default PSU Wattage?

go for higher than you need then you can upgrade effortlessly
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Old 4th Mar 2008, 13:44
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open your tower case and check the psu it should say in the side what wattage it is then go with the nearest 100+ for exaple say your psu is at 350 watts go for a 450 watt or morebut more isnt always better depending on what you use your computer for anything above 600 watt isnt really needed unless your into modding and stuff hope this helps
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Old 4th Mar 2008, 14:30
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Originally Posted by kanoakavirus View Post
open your tower case and check the psu it should say in the side what wattage it is then go with the nearest 100+ for exaple say your psu is at 350 watts go for a 450 watt or morebut more isnt always better depending on what you use your computer for anything above 600 watt isnt really needed unless your into modding and stuff hope this helps
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Old 4th Mar 2008, 15:34
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Default PSU Wattage?

just dont go for generic
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